Special Marine Warning

FROM: NWS Corpus Christi TX
AREA: San Antonio, Mesquite, and Espiritu Santo Bays; Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out 20 NM
SENT: 2026-06-21T03:09:00-05:00

Special Marine Warning issued June 21 at 3:09AM CDT until June 21 at 3:45AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX

SMWCRP

The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for…
Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out 20
NM…
San Antonio, Mesquite, and Espiritu Santo Bays…

* Until 345 AM CDT.

* At 308 AM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 10 nm south of
Seadrift, moving north at 20 knots.

HAZARD…Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

SOURCE…Radar.

IMPACT…Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots, suddenly higher
waves, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours. Make sure
all on board are wearing life jackets.

* Locations impacted include…
Seadrift.

Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.

Alert Expiration: 2026-06-21T03:45:00-05:00